Pilates-Based Movement
Being Lifted at the seaside, feeling the strength & length in my body.
"What is my body actually capable of?"
More than you may realize: Greater strength, freedom & joyful movement.
Awaken Your Capacity for Healing, Strength & Joy.
Integrative Energy Work & Pilates-Based Movement
“Julie teaches the restorative power of the body!”
Women’s Health Magazine
Featured article on Julie, March 2018
Pilates-Based Movement for strength, recovery, bone health & the joy of an active life
Remember what your body is capable of,
greater strength & joyful movement.
Have you:
Recovered from an injury but the pain keeps returning? You've been told to accept limitations—that this is just how your body is now…
Are you:
Managing osteopenia or osteoporosis and need support that's both safe and effective?
Do you:
Want to be stronger, more balanced, more confident in how you move—recapture the freedom and strength you once felt?
And try new things without a voice saying
"I can't do that anymore."
Feel the power, freedom & joy of movement
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Core Strength, Balance & Posture
Build the foundation for how you move through life—with greater core strength, stability, flexibility, mobility, balance, and posture that supports your joyful, healthy movement.
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Bone Health
Learn how to protect and stimulate bone density, improve balance & fall prevention strategies, and move with confidence — with effective movement to empower those managing osteopenia and osteoporosis. We adhere to national safety guidelines.
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Strength & Recovery
For post-PT recovery — this work helps move past stuck patterns to reclaim greater mobility, while respecting medical and therapeutic recommendations.
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Integrative Method
The powerful partnership of movement and energy work—transforming the emotional triggers and limiting beliefs that block healing, and teaching your body how to move with this new freedom.
I developed this unique integrative method to bring together my experience with Pilates-based movement and energy facilitation — to make more lasting change possible.
I bring 25 years of experience helping people
move with greater confidence & freedom
“Dear Julie,
You are a ray of light in our community. Keep it up!”
Rael Isacowitz, Founder & Director BASI Pilates
This work is based on decades of working with people and it is fortified with training with some of the most respected teachers in the field, including direct certification with Rael Isacowitz, Founder and Director of BASI Pilates.
But it's also built on something personal —
What I learned in my personal healing journey: We have greater capacity for healing that we may realize.
Feel the difference with movement work designed just for you
Julie is an exceptional Pilates instructor. She understands my strengths and limitations, challenges me appropriately and gives me clear and thoughtful instruction at every online session.
Her attention to detail is second to none. Each week I can count on her for an individualized program designed just for me; there is no cookie cutter approach with Julie.
She gently guides me toward the goals I want to achieve and celebrates each accomplishment. She is a kind, sensitive, and thoughtful teacher, highly observant and attuned to not just the physical but the emotional and mental as well. I look forward to my sessions with her every week.
Andrea, Highland Park, IL
"Julie is a godsend! I've struggled with lower back pain, core weakness, and posture issues for years. I've tried working out consistently, walking, and adding more stretching into my routine, but nothing really helped.
Then I contacted Julie. In just one session, she introduced me to muscles I had never purposefully engaged before, and it completely changed the way I view exercise. She's helped me understand how to activate and stretch different areas in a way that actually supports my body.
This is just the beginning, and I'm excited to see the progress as we continue working together. No matter what stage of fitness you're in, Julie can help. I'd recommend her to anyone!”
Evelyn, Corpus Christi, TX
Strengthen your intuitive relationship with your body
I help you recognize quantifiable progress,
celebrate victories & stay connected to what your body is capable of.
Your body responds to what you expect from it, how you speak to it, and your receptivity to change. Small shifts in your mindset create real changes in your physical capacity.
There are more than nice words. They are powerful instructions that saved my life, and have guided me in work with countless others.
My years with Julie have impacted my overall attitude regarding movement.
It has been a pleasure to work with her and learn how to listen to my body! There is such a difference in how I move in my life today.
Terry, Northbrook, IL
Feel empowered with Bone Health Classes
"Julie's Bone Health class is the perfect way to start your week! I am much stronger and more flexible due to taking her classes. Julie's deep knowledge of bone health and body anatomy informs each class. She integrates this knowledge to keep class interesting and fun. She is also attentive to each person's form and gently corrects us if needed. I enjoy that I can attend from anywhere and don't have to leave the house to get to class. Julie's classes support my goal to stay healthy and strong."
Vicki, Deerfield, IL
"Julie is the best Pilates teacher I have ever worked with. I am very impressed with her knowledge of the human body. She always knows exactly what I need to work on and develops appropriate sessions."
BM, Highland Park, IL
Feel the power, freedom & joy of your strength and grace
Julie’s Pilates Teaser Dance
I meet you where you are & help guide where you can be
I notice what you are engaging and what you are not, and the timing and partnerships of your muscular engagements.
I help you feel the difference. If a muscle isn't engaging, if you're compensating in ways you don't realize, if something has shifted since last week—I see it and guide you through it — so you can learn to find it in yourself.
And I never teach the same class twice
Every session brings something new:
a fresh challenge, a different way to engage your body.
Clients who have worked with me for over 20 years—continue to discover new things about their bodies.
The work continues to evolve with you — because we are always changing and our bodies need fresh challenges for a constant flow of rejuvenation.
How we work together
Individual Sessions
Personalized one-on-one sessions tailored to your body's specific needs. Available remotely.
Every session is designed specifically for where you are and what your body needs.
I see the smallest details and guide you with precision and care. You receive a personalized at-home program to follow between sessions, building strength and awareness that integrates naturally into your life.
Small Group Classes
Intimate sessions with individual attention and cueing, so you get personalized guidance while benefiting from the energy and support of others.
Currently small group classes are available for Bone Health. Click here for class schedule.
Remote work, works
"I started going to Julie in person around 10 or 12 years ago. I saw her once a week, where she had a Reformer and other Pilates equipment. Through that work I got stronger and felt more centered in my own body. Then COVID hit and we began seeing each other on Zoom. For the past six years I have been seeing Julie twice a week for one hour each time, all virtually.
I was initially skeptical about doing Pilates on Zoom. I was concerned that Julie wouldn't be able to see when I was out of position or doing a move incorrectly. I was wrong. Julie is extraordinarily well trained and is incredibly aware of how our bodies work. She is able to see the smallest imperfection in my positioning and immediately corrects me.
She prepares for each session and professionalism and attention to detail make her an outstanding instructor.
I am in the best shape of my life and I owe much of it to Julie's guidance and expertise. Anyone who is looking to get stronger and stand straighter should work with Julie. As she always says, 'There's strong, and there's Mat Pilates strong.' Take it from me, there's nothing better than feeling Mat Pilates strong."
Judy, Deerfield, IL
“I am so happy that my schedule allowed me to rejoin Julie's remote Bone Health classes! Julie made me feel so comfortable easing back into the class…it was as if I had only missed a few weeks!
I love the convenience of the remote classes and Julie is so wonderful in creating an atmosphere that feels like we're all in the same room.
Julie continues to bring new ideas and elements into each week's class. And she is so spot on in identifying my movement, alignment and when necessary, helping me make the subtle adjustments so that the exercises have the greatest impact. It's very impressive!!”
Laura, Deerfield, IL
What is special about remote work
People can be initially skeptical about doing virtual Pilates —concerned I won't be able to see positioning or correct movement properly.
What they discover is that I notice the subtle shifts in alignment, the small compensations, the moments when a muscle isn't fully engaging. I guide you with precise cueing and adjustments, helping you develop body awareness that stays with you long after our session ends.
Remote sessions offer unique advantages:
I have taught in-person on machines for 25 years, but I noticed something interesting:
When there is no person or machine support, people tend to become stronger at supporting their own body weight and positioning. And that helps them become more confident to try new physical activities in their lives.
When you are in your own space, working with your own props, you build strength and movement patterns that integrate seamlessly into your daily workouts and your life.
You receive a personalized at-home program, designed for your environment and your at-home props, to continue in-between our sessions.
No commute, no distractions—just consistent, personalized work that meets you where you are.
Let's Begin
Let’s have a free call to discuss how Pilates-based movement can support your goals.
Please check with your medical professional before beginning movement work.